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Question: Do YOU NEED A BUSINESS LICENSE to start a home decorating or wedding planning business?

If so how do i get one?

Answer: I don't know what "Joe" is talking about. You will not get a big fine or get arrested if you do not have a license (unless he knows something I don't). I am a business owner myself, In fact my husband and I own three different businesses. He has a home remodeling and repair company as well as a money consulting business. And I manage our wedding decorations website at http://www.weddingenrichments.com.
My husband needed to have a contractor's license to be able to do larger remodels but you are not required to have a business license for just starting a service oriented business. It probably depends on your state. You may need to check with another similar business in your state. Just call them up, ask for the owner, and then ask a bunch of questions until they get suspicious about why you are asking them.
My suggestion:
1. Go to your state's website (example: www.kansas.gov), register your business name so that noone else can take it and so the government will know when you started your business.
2. Ask as many questions as you can get away with by calling a similar business in your state.
3. Develop you business plan and target market.
4. Find a good accountant and keep track of all your expenses.
5. Provide good quality service and rely on word-of-mouth referrals

... and you'll be on your way to success!

Good luck! Let me know if you need any more advice!

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Question: I'm planning on asking my grandfather to invest in my new business venture. Any advice?

I'm starting a home-based life and health insurance brokerage and I'll also offer wealth management services. My overhead will be low, but I want to invest some start-up capital in additional training for myself, as well as marketing my business. The main concern I have is that my grandpa invested $20k in my dad's failed business over 20 years ago, and it's made holiday gatherings very awkward. I plan on paying back the capital I need to start ($6500), but it may take 3 years or more if the business starts more slowly than I anticipate. 1) How should I go about requesting start-up funding?; and 2) If it's granted, how should I set up the repayment arrangement? As a loan, or should I give the investor a stake in the company? What are the legal ramifications of the latter since he is not licensed to sell life and health insurance (is it considered sharing commission if he receives income from the business)?

Answer: You should NEVER ask a family member to invest in your business. If he offers an investment, that's a different scenario. Why would you put your grandfather in the position of having to say "No" if he is uncomfortable with investing in your venture ?

Find your capital investment funding elsewhere and leave dear old Grand Dad out of the picture unless he makes an offer to assist you.

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Question: Can an employeer force you to clock out and go home early on a scheduled shift?

I work in a fast food chain, when business is slow the managers try and make the employees go home early to save labor. If I am scheduled until 4:00, am I entitled to stay until 4:00 no matter how busy or slow we may be.

Answer: YES it is not considered "force" though. However, not knowing where you are in the State of California lets say you showed up to work and it is a very slow day, and after 1 hour the manager wants you to go home. NOW in that case, by law he has to pay you for a minimum of 4 hours.

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